World football governing body, FIFA, has officially confirmed Tuesday, September 9, 2025, as the date for the 2026 World Cup qualifying clash between South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

The Group C encounter is set to take place at the iconic Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. GMT (5:00 p.m. Nigeria time, 6:00 p.m. South Africa time), according to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic.

Formerly known as Vodacom Park and later Free State Stadium, the 46,000-capacity venue is one of South Africa’s historic football grounds and was among the stadiums that hosted matches, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With both teams eyeing qualification for the 2026 global showpiece, the match is shaping up to be a crucial decider in Group C, carrying high stakes for two of Africa’s football giants.